EOS Mvs Lumix S9
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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